[Text] As she avoids talking about her previous post on the network. She's working on it.

[after_the_flower]

[There's something more concerning to her anyway.]

There's a lot of lights on all of the houses and buildings in town.

I see a lot of a man wearing a red suit with a large white beard.

I keep hearing the same songs being sung wherever I go. I think the one I hear the most is..."Jingle Bells"...I don't know.


Is there something happening here?

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[Video because BIG FINGERS.]

[tenderhoof]

This is very much like Winter Veil back where I am from! It is a time for feasting and, ah, to be grateful to have one's family to keep warm while the earth sleeps under snow. It is also time for looking forward to the spring.

[after_the_flower]

[That's a cow.]

Is that what's happening here?

[tenderhoof]

I think so. Everything you mentioned... it is just like on Azeroth. But it is very important to remember that the Greatfather Winter in the red suit is really a corruption by goblins for making money. So... Please don't spend money on anything that looks like him.

[after_the_flower]

The children seem to like him...And ask for presents.

So it's evil?

[THIS IS A CONSPIRACY. THIS IS AWFUL. AN EVIL SCHEME.]

[tenderhoof]

O-oh, um, not evil! It is just... not what Winter Veil is supposed to be about.

Ah... That sounds bad, now... I do not think giving presents to people is a bad thing. But when they are made poorly and very expensive, I think there is a problem.

[after_the_flower]

Oh...

[No she doesn't get it, she's confused all over.]

...Then it's...not bad?

[duodeca]

[Here Sophie have a surprised looking Noel to explain this to you.]

They're bringing out the Christmas decorations! Don't you know about Christmas?

[video]

[after_the_flower]

[She shakes her head.]

This isn't a holiday that's celebrated where I'm from.

It's very strange.

[video] WORST TAGGER AWARD GOES TO ME

[duodeca]

[Oh god, you poor thing. She doesn't have Christmas where she's from? Noel gives her a look of pity before going back into a smile, she should figure out what Christmas is!]

No, it's not at all! It's a holiday on December 25th where you celebrate your family and friends, buy them presents and value your time together. It's my favorite holiday~! [Dreamy sigh. SHE REALLY LOVES CHRISTMAS, SOPHIE.]

[Audio]

[maverickhunterx]

[That reaction is so close to X's own first reaction when he was introduced to the Christmas holiday for the first time.

He can't help but smile fondly at the memory, though Sophie can't see it.]

Oh!

It's around that time where everyone's starting to prepare for Christmas. It's a human holiday where people give gifts to each other and celebrate those they care about most.

[Audio]

[after_the_flower]

[That sounds nice...and harmless.]

...Someone else said that there was something designed by monsters to make money.

So how would people buy other people gifts?

[Audio]

[maverickhunterx]

[X frowned on the other end. Monsters to...? Where did she hear that?]

No, not at all! I don't know where you heard that, but...Christmas isn't about anything like that!

[Seriously, the thought of someone saying that Christmas is a money trap...call X mortified.]

Though you don't necessarily have to buy gifts. Many people prefer to make things, or do something nice for someone in lieu of gifts. It's really just about showing that you care about the people who matter the most to you.

[Audio]

[after_the_flower]

...

[Very long silence. Hrrrm. So many views on this holiday.]

That makes it sound better.

So you give gifts to friends and family?

[Audio]

[maverickhunterx]

Yeah! Personally, I love watching my friends' faces when I give them things. Seeing them smile is one of the best feelings.

[Audio]

[after_the_flower]

[This was such a weird holiday. Maybe though...maybe she can give a gift to her friends. It was what you were supposed to do, right? No, it was a NICE thing to do. Maybe Asbel and the other would like a gift...a-ah...wait...]

What gifts should I give?

[Audio] (I'm squeaking with the adorable, man)

[maverickhunterx]

[X is smiling so much right now, Sophie; you just can't see it.]

Whatever feels right to you. So long as you feel that giving it to the person would make them happy, then the sky's the limit.

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[after_the_flower]

Make them happy?

[Uh huh. UH HUH. OKAY.]

I get it now. So I need to get gifts for people.

[It's the least she could do. She needs to...try to move on.]

[lovely_wind]

Oh, you've never celebrated the holidays before? Aren't you in for a treat!

[after_the_flower]

[SHE DUNNO LADY.]

Most people say it's fun...Is Christmas fun for you?

[lovely_wind]

Oh, how fun it is! There's just so much to do! There's deocrating, and caroling, and shopping of course~! ♥

[after_the_flower]

I saw all of this in town...The decorating and shopping.

[It all LOOKS fun, but Sophie's been getting mixed signals since she asked. That's because she is new to....how the real modern life works.]

But...what is "caroling"?

[lovely_wind]

Besides lots of fun, you mean? [oh ho ho ho~] Caroling is when you and all of your friends go door to door singing songs, Christmas carols to be specific, to anyone who will listen! A very good way to get people into the holiday spirit, I say~!

[after_the_flower]

Singing?

Is one of the songs, "Jungle Bells".

I heard that everywhere.

[lovely_wind]

Oh, yes, that's a very popular one! But there are many, many more special songs that we only sing at this time of the year!

[punchtheflowers]

Oh, y'mean Christmas? S'this your first one?

[after_the_flower]

Yes.

[She thinks she gets it now too. It's kind of exciting actually.]

It sounds fun. I should find gifts to give to people right away.

wow mr moodkill (pre-murder news?)

[punchtheflowers]

So you're gettin' into it!

Just remember t'be careful too. The holidays're to brighten the darkest time of the year, but they're dark for a reason. Every year 'round December, bad things've happened at the school. Keep your friends close, okay?

LMAO WOW DUDE

[after_the_flower]

So they do have a mad omen...?

[Hahaha okay now she is confused again.]

I don't understand. So many people have told me it was a good time, other people seemed weary...

don't mind him just being overbearingly cautious

[punchtheflowers]

Well, it's supposed t'be a happy holiday. But... you've noticed how weird the school can be, right? Everyone turnin' into kids an' whatever-the-hell on Halloween?

Just seems like December's a time when bad people decide they wanna stir shit up instead've celebrating the good. Least it has the last two years I've been here.